Adjunct Faculty Medical Assisting Instructor

Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for part-time, Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting Instructor to teach a clinical lab spring quarter 2026.  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in medical assisting or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Current certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Minimum of three years' recent clinical work experience as a Medical Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Experience in a community or technical college.
• Experience with and understanding of educational theory and techniques.
• Experience in curriculum design and innovation, including the development of teaching materials for an online/hybrid format.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities with students, colleagues, and community professionals.
• Develops innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges and brings ideas to supervisor.
• Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and public through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Treats everyone with respect and dignity and appreciates the differences in people.
• Evidence of competence using instructional technology including Canvas.
• Evidence of proficiency in using multiple instructional strategies such as flipped classrooms, simulations, case studies.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of other.

The successful candidate will possess... 

• An understanding of the mission of a community college.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities.
• A desire to provide a unique and quality experience for students.
• Commitment to collaboration and working together as a team.

Salary:

•  $2,471.00 to teach Medical Assisting 151, clinical lab only, spring quarter 2026. 

Benefit Package:  

• Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter).

Start Date:

• Spring quarter 2026. Quarter begins on Tuesday April 7th, 2026.

Application Due Date: 

• For best consideration, applications should be received as soon as possible. Position open until filled.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Values statement that responds to the following prompt:

Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals, and the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.  

• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• List of five recent professional references with contact information.